Author: karen.doggett

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Introducing the new RRC feedback and suggestion process

Do you have an idea/innovation, suggestion, compliment or general feedback to pass on to the RRC committee?
A member has proposed that we offer a feedback and suggestion form and so the committee will be trialing this over the next few months. The form is available here, at the clubhouse,  or on our new website on the documents page and can be completed and returned to the committee via [email protected] or dropped into the secretaries box (located in the hallway beneath the First Aid Cabinet). The committee will then review them at monthly committee meetings and contact you with a response. Continue reading “Introducing the new RRC feedback and suggestion process”

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Girl Power – Tough racing in challenging conditions at Victorian State Championships

With a team of 46 including rowers, coxes and coaches descending on Lake Wendouree the Richmond tigers were represented strongly in both numbers and presence at last weekends Victorian State Championships. With a final tally of 7 medals (3 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze) RRC had a very successful days racing and here’s a few of the highlights.
The female C8+ was represented with two crews from Richmond, both a C and D crew. Ballarat was living up to its reputation, with strong winds and an overcast, cold morning, leaving the girls shivering as they prepared to get on the water. Regardless of the temperature, everyone involved went into the straight final with fire in their bellies. Continue reading “Girl Power – Tough racing in challenging conditions at Victorian State Championships”

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It's Henley, Dah-ling!

As always, RRC was out in its most fashionable race wear on Saturday for the Australian Henley regatta. The regatta has been held in Melbourne since 1903 and is based on the format of the Royal Henley Regatta in England. The format involves knock out rounds of two crews racing side-by-side from 800m down to the judge’s box.
Although Richmond’s participation in the event has been light in recent years, Saturday the club had representation from Ray Dennis in the Men’s Masters 8+ and from Geraldine Goss in the Women’s Masters 8+, while fielding a full crew of tigers in the Women’s C8+. Continue reading “It's Henley, Dah-ling!”

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Australian Henley Picnic – Saturday 22nd Feb

The Australian Henley Regatta has been conducted by the Melbourne Amateur Regatta Association on the Yarra since 1904. Their aim was to conduct a regatta on the same line as the world-renowned Henley Royal Regatta.

Next Saturday 22nd February, marks this year’s event and some of our very own Richmond rowers will be competing. To celebrate the event and to enjoy the spirit of rowing in the city of Melbourne RRC will be gathering on the banks of the Yarra for a picnic.

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Happy New Year RRC

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and new year break and is looking forward to another exciting year at RRC.

 

2013 was a fantastic year with our sesquicentennial (150 years) celebrations and a strong contingent of members training, competing and hopefully having fun all year.

 

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributed and helped organise our end of year party especially Jemma Evans, Vikki Brennan, Racheal Button and Ben Soraghan and also congratulate our Christmas choir who put on a great performance on the night.

 

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2014 promises to be another busy and exciting year in the life of RRC, not least because we plan to start the building works on our club house redevelopment very soon! More details will follow to keep everyone up to date with the latest plans but for now we are busy organising and preparing for the start of building works. Last Saturday and Sunday we had working bees at the club and the yard was almost completely cleared. Amongst other tasks, the shed was swept, boat gear updated, labeled and sorted, rubbish chucked, the trailer cleaned and oars were prepped for new foam handles and sanded for painting. Thanks to Michael C, Virginie, Ray D, Sally, Leonie, Michelle, PJ, Jemma, Dave M, Charlie C, Charlie B, Sandrine, Karin B, Kathy, and JL for assisting.

 

 

However we still have a few more tasks to complete so if you fancy yourself as the Rembrandt of RRC, then contact Barry on [email protected] to organise a mutually suitable time to do some oar painting.  Bring a fellow crew member – it’s much more fun doing it with someone else!  Friday 10th – Sunday 12th January are times Barry knows that he will be available. Also a few able bodied helpers to load the trailer with scrap metal on Saturday 11th at 10am would be appreciated.

 

I look forward to seeing everyone soon in 2014 for another action packed year at RRC!

 

 

 

Karen Doggett, RRC President